Podiatry Care for Healthy Feet and Ankles
Your feet carry you through every day, so when something's wrong with them, it tends to show up everywhere else, in your knees, your hips, sometimes even your lower back. Podiatrists specialize in exactly this: the feet and ankles, and the conditions that start there.
At Penn Highlands Healthcare, our podiatry team treats everything from everyday annoyances like ingrown toenails to more complex concerns like diabetic foot care. You don't have to just live with foot pain.
Conditions We Treat
We treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle concerns: common issues like bunions, hammertoes, corns and calluses, ingrown toenails, and plantar fasciitis; skin and nail conditions such as athlete's foot, fungal infections, and plantar warts; and injuries like sprains, fractures, and dislocations. We also treat arthritis, neuromas, and other nerve-related foot pain.
Diabetic foot care is a particular focus. Diabetes can turn a small issue, like a cut or blister, into a serious complication if it isn't caught early, so regular podiatry checkups are one of the most effective ways to protect your feet. Recovery from some foot and ankle procedures may also include physical therapy to rebuild strength and mobility.
When to See a Podiatrist vs. an Orthopedic Surgeon
Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons both treat bones, joints, and injuries, and the difference mostly comes down to focus and training. Podiatrists specialize specifically in the foot and ankle, while orthopedic surgeons train more broadly across the entire musculoskeletal system.
In practice, a podiatrist is usually the right first call for foot-specific concerns like bunions, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot issues. An orthopedic surgeon may be a better fit when an injury extends into the ankle joint itself or involves other parts of the body. Not sure which one you need? Start with either. We coordinate closely, so you won't be sent in circles.
Podiatry
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - California
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Rostraver Township
A Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Charleroi
Podiatry
Thomas L. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAOM, FAPWCA, CWSP
Wound Clinic - Clearfield
Wound Care
Podiatry
Penn Highlands Podiatry
Wound Clinic - Clearfield
Podiatry
Wound Care
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - DuBois COE
A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - St. Marys
A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois
Wound Center - Elk
Podiatry
Foot & Ankle Innovations, PC - Roulette
Foot & Ankle Innovations, PC - St. Marys
Podiatry
Center for Wound Management - Mon Valley
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Rostraver Township
A Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Charleroi
Find a Podiatrist Near You
Podiatry care is closer than you might think. Penn Highlands locations and affiliated practices span Northwestern, Central, and Southwestern Pennsylvania, including DuBois, Clearfield, Huntingdon, California, Charleroi, and Rostraver Township, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats conditions of the foot and ankle, everything from bunions and ingrown toenails to fractures, sports injuries, and diabetic foot complications. Podiatrists can perform surgery when it's needed, though many foot and ankle issues respond well to non-surgical care.
Foot pain that lasts more than a few days, worsens with activity, or comes with swelling, numbness, or an open sore is worth getting checked out, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation. When in doubt, an earlier evaluation is the safer bet.
Yes, and it's one of the most important things we do. Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve sensation in the feet, so what looks like a minor cut or blister can turn serious quickly. Regular podiatry visits help catch problems before they escalate.
That depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral for specialist visits like podiatry, others don't, so it's worth a quick check with your plan, or give us a call and we'll help you figure it out.